Notice of Special Ballot Deadline The Straits - White Bay North By-Election

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer would like to notify electors in the District of The Straits - White Bay North that time is quickly running out to apply to vote by special ballot.

The deadline to apply for a special ballot is Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Applications are available from:

1. The Straits - White Bay North Returning Office
Tel: (709) 457-2120 or (709) 457-2061

or

2. Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
1-877-729-7987

or

3. Download and print from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer website:
www.elections.gov.nl.ca

Completed special ballots must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009 at either:

1. The Straits - White Bay North Returning Office
Mayflower Motel
63 Major�s Street
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0

or

2. Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
39 Hallett Crescent
St. John�s, NL
A1B 4C4

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Media contact:
Adrienne Baird
Communications and Training Officer
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-0712

2009 10 20                                 3:25 p.m.